Russian currency, equity go through slump on post-election row

21.09.2021

As of 0805 GMT, the rouble was 0.7% weaker against the dollar at 73.42, its weakest mark since Sept. 8.

It had lost 0.6% to trade at 85.95 versus the euro.

"With few drivers for growth, an ailing external background, and indices floating near all-time highs, prospects for the local market this...